The  Art  of  Home  Making 

was  never  studied  to  better  purpose  than  it  is  now.  More 
and  more  people  every  year  recognize  the  fact  that  it  is  not 
money,  so  much  as  good  taste  and  judgment,  that  are 
required  to  make  their  homes  comfortable  and  attractive. 
The  intense  rivalry  between  manufacturers  has  resulted  in 
the  production  of  artistic  designs  in  low  and  medium-priced 
goods  that  were  formerly  confined  to  more  expensive 
qualities,  so  that  appropriate  furnishing  has  come  to  be 
mainly  a  question  of  judicious  selection. 

The  Home  Furnishing  House,  with  its  mammoth  assort¬ 
ments,  its  many  exclusive  lines,  its  low  plain-figure  prices 
and  its  business-like  methods, offers  unrivalled  inducements 
to  all  who  desire  to  furnish  their  homes  with  due  regard  to 
beauty,  convenience  and  economy;  while  its  handsomely 
furnished  rooms  are  a  constant  object  lesson  in  harmonious 
combination  and  arrangement. 

This  little  book  is  devoted  almost  exclusively  to  illus¬ 
trating  special  order  work  done  in  our  drapery  department. 
However,  draperies  are  not  more  of  a  specialty  with  us  than 
are  furniture,  carpets,  crockery,  pictures,  stoves  and 
kitchen  furnishings.  While  this  booklet  is  a  booklet  of 
ideas  on  the  one  feature  of  draperies,  the  store  itself  is  a 
demonstration  of  ideas  in  every  department  of  home  furnish¬ 
ing.  In  fact,  we  think  we  can  say  without  exaggeration  that 
every  department  is  a  complete  store  in  itself.  The  leading 
feature  of  our  business  is  furnishing  homes  complete  from 
pantry  to  parlor.  In  doing  this  the  resources  of  every 
department  are  such  that  the  result  is  accomplished  in  a 
way  to  give  the  most  complete  satisfaction,  whether  the 
furnishings  are  for  a  small  flat,  a  cottage  or  the  largest  and 
finest  mansion. 


MODERN  HOME 
DECORATION 


Containing  a 
series  of  Prac¬ 
tical  Ideas  and 
Up  -  to  -  date 
Suggestions 
for  the  Beau¬ 
tification  of 
the  Home  of 
To-day  ::  :: 


Original  Illustrations 


I’ublislicil  I)y 

illl-:  11.  i:.  CKAX'KS  IKIIMK  KUKMSJIING  HOUSE, 
State,  Market  and  Mill  Streets, 

Rochester,  N.  Y. 


Window  seats  are  desirable  accoutre¬ 
ments  to  the  bay  window,  and  can  be 
easily  fitted  by  the  ordinary  carpenter, 
while  nimble  fingers  and  good  taste  easily  do 
the  rest.  Dull  sage-green  velour  covers  the 
fitted  mattress  cushions  of  our  model,  and  con¬ 
stitutes  the  valance.  Over  the  white  lace  win¬ 
dow  curtains  fall  the  gracefully-looped  draperies 
of  darker  green  damask.  The  panels  above  are 
of  plain  satin  ornamented  with  metal  galloons. 
A  green  ball  fringe  edges  the  curtain. 


Bay  windows  afford  many  opportunities 
for  charming  draperies.  In  a  rose-col¬ 
ored  and  white  room  the  bay  window  is 
curtained  witli  material  of  a  deep  rose  shade, 
while  the  dull  gilt  edging  and  cord  lend  a  rich 
finish  to  the  entire  effect. 


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Copyright,  1902,  The  Baldwin  Syndicate. 


Bed  draperies  are  essential  to  tlie  aspect  of 
the  modern  bedroom.  One  of  yellow 
silk  is  draped  in  Louis  XV.  style,  and  is 
finished  with  a  yellow  silk  ball  fringe. 


Another  bed  is  lumg  with  flowered 
Erench  cretonne,  matching  the  wall  pa¬ 
per  in  design.  The  bed  is  enameled 
white,  and  the  bedspread  and  roll  covering  are 
of  white  embroidered  point  d’esprit. 


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Entire  side  walls  are  now  ornamented 
witli  specimens  of  Oriental  Inxnry.  One 
design  shows  the  wall  hung  with  a  rich 
Persian  rug,  while  smaller  rugs  cover  the  long 
couch,  which  is  plentifully  strewn  with  vari-col- 
ored  pillows.  Weapons  and  lamps  complete  the 
effect. 


The  double  cozy-corner  effect  forms  the 
entire  wall  decoration,  and  is  saved 
from  monotony  by  the  many  artistic  ob¬ 
jects  of  ornamentation  which  the  Orient  supplies 
so  freely. 


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ORIGINAL  and  dainty  eficcts  are  desir¬ 
able  for  curtains. 

Window  curtains  of  point  d’esprit, 
dimity  or  other  airy  fabrics,  arc  finished  with  a 
flounce  or  a  lace  edge,  and  arc  no  longer  at¬ 
tached  to  the  rods  by  means  of  pins  or  rings. 
Instead,  the  brass  rod  passes  through  the  hem, 
forming  a  little  ruffled  edge  above.  Where  the 
curtains  are  crossed  a  double  rod  is  provided  and 
the  fanciful  drapery  is  effected  by  means  of  white 
or  colored  cords  and  tassels. 


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The  mantel  drapery  for  a  Louis  XV.  room 
is  of  white  silk  with  £^old  embroidery, 
and  matches  the  white-enameled  and 
gilt-trimmed  mantel. 


The  “Nouveau  Art”  plays  an  important 
part  in  house  decorations.  A  mantel  in 
this  style  is  tiled  with  purple  fleur  de  lys 
on  a  brownish  ground,  and  the  mantel  cover  re¬ 
peats  the  conventionalized  design  in  purples  and 
greens  on  tobacco  brown  satin. 


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cArtistic  T)rapertes 


1.  A  dainty  drapery  for  an  infant’s  crib  is  com¬ 
posed  of  cotton  point  d’esprit,  with  a  flounce 
of  the  same  and  a  lining  of  pale  blue  China 
silk.  The  loops  are  caught  with  bows  of  blue 
satin  ribbon. 

2.  Dotted  point  d’esprit  lined  with  rose-colored 
silk  and  edged  with  a  rose-colored  silk  ball 
fringe  drapes  a  French  dressing-table,  the 
plain  deal  frame  of  which  can  be  easily  and 
inexpensively  constructed  by  any  carjienter. 

3.  Soft  China  silk  of  a  neutral  tone  makes  a 
novel  and  effective  drapery  for  pictures. 

4.  The  gobelin  blue  silk  of  this  mantel  drapery 
is  caught  at  intervals  in  little  knots,  while 
heavy  blue  silk  cord  adds  to  its  effectiveness. 

5.  The  ungainly  top  of  the  upright  piano  may 
be  beautified  by  a  drapery  of  damask  silk  with 
Louis  XV.  designs  embroidered  in  harmoniz¬ 
ing  shades. 


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New  ideas  for  the  favorite  Oriental  corner 
are  always  acceptable.  Our  model  is 
particularly  suited  for  a  flat  where  room 
is  valuable,  as  the  box  couch  forming  the  seat 
may  be  utilized  to  stow  away  things.  The  walls 
are  hung  with  Turkish  stuffs  and  a  handsome 
rug.  Lamps  and  weapons  give  the  desired  pic¬ 
turesque  finish. 


Another  charming  effect  can  be  ob¬ 
tained  in  the  center  of  a  side  wall.  The 
adjustment  of  a  grille  transforms  it  into 
a  corner.  A  battle-axe  and  spear  support  the 
draperies  up  above,  and  the  little  Oriental  table 
and  stand  support  a  rich  vase  of  Oriental  pot¬ 
tery.  An  Oriental  lamp  is  suspended  from 
above. 


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A  HANDSOME  library  scheme  is  carried 
out  in  Pompeian  red  velour.  The  walls 
are  covered  with  red,  and  the  wood¬ 
work  is  mahogany  finished.  Portieres  and  cur¬ 
tains  are  of  red  velour  with  a  gold  galloon  ap- 
pliqued  two  inches  from  the  edge.  Appliques  of 
gold  are  on  the  valances. 


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DRAPERY  DEPARTMENT,  THIRD  FLOOR,  STATE  STREET. 


SECTION  OF  PARLOR  SUIT  FLOOR. 


;'ANCY  ROCKERS.  SECOND  FLOOR.  MILL  STREET  SIDE 


INGRAIN  ROOM,  CARPET  DEPARTMENT. 


THREE -Ql'ARTEK  GOODS,  CARPET  DEPARTMENT. 


COKNKK  OF  I’lCTl’Ki;  ROOM,  BASKMFNT. 


GLIMPSE  OF  CROCKERY  DEPARTMENT,  BASEMENT.  TOILET  SETS. 


The  approved  "Bonne  femme”  style  of 
curtains  shows  exquisite  designs,  repre¬ 
senting  difYerent  historical  periods. 

No.  I  is  of  white  liberty  silk  with  a  flounce  of 
the  same,  and  decorated  with  the  scrolls  and 
lattice  work  of  the  Louis  XV.  period,  done  in 
white  silk  and  gold  thread. 

No.  2  is  of  modern  design  and  consists  of  ecru 
point  d'esprit  trimmed  with  ecru  Arabian  lace. 

No.  3,  of  white  silk  with  an  applique  of  ecru 
guipure,  shows  the  laurel  wreaths  and  torches 
indicating  the  first  Empire,  and  embroidered 
with  white  silk. 

No.  4  is  of  white  net  with  a  border  of  appliqued 
white  silk  edged  with  lace  decorations  in  Renais¬ 
sance  style. 


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A  RICH  window  drapery  in  Louis  XV. 

style,  for  drawing-rooms,  libraries  and 
large  reception  halls.  This  treatment 
harmonizes  admirably  with  the  paneled  wall  and 
ceiling  decorations. 


AHEA\’Y,  rich  window  drapery  is  here 
shown.  It  is  of  velour,  and  matches 
the  portieres  and  other  hangings  in 
the  room. 


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A  LARGE  open  doorway  can  be  beautified 
by  a  mahogany  grille  festooned  with 
gobelin  blue  silk  and  cord  of  the  same 

shade. 


Another  treatment  for  the  enhancement 
of  doorways  or  alcoves  consists  of 
gracefully-draped  and  looped  silk,  ap- 
pliqued  with  a  gold  design  and  trimmed  with 
a  heavy  fringe  and  gold  tassels. 


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Door  hangings  and  portieres  require  art¬ 
istic  treatment,  of  which  our  illustra¬ 
tions  are  a  sample.  In  a  white  doorway 
with  gold  trimmings  and  a  grille  of  white  and 
gold,  cerise  silk  is  gracefully  festooned  and 
knotted.  Cerise  cord  holds  it  in  one  corner, 
from  which  it  falls  in  graceful  folds  to  the  floor. 


OLD  gold  velour  appliqued  with  gold  com¬ 
poses  another  portiere,  and  is  looped 
high  with  gold  cord  in  one  corner.  The 
panel  valance  is  likewise  ornamented  with  gold 
applique. 


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The  soft  and  daintily-colored  drapery 
silks  lend  themselves  admirably  to  the 
enhancement  of  a  rich  grille.  One 
model  in  ecru  and  chocolate  shades  is  looped 
and  knotted  at  intervals  on  the  mahogany  fret¬ 
work,  and  is  caught  with  heavy  cord  and  tassels 
of  corresponding  colors.  The  color  scheme  of 
the  room  is  mahogany,  ecru  and  gold. 


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A  DAINTY  bedroom  treatment  is  in  pink 
and  white,  the  furniture  is  enameled 
white,  and  the  wall  is  a  dull  old  rose. 
The  hangings  and  draperies  are  of  rose-sprayed 
white  velour. 


An  artistic  hall  arrangement  shows  a  settee 
draped  with  “nouveau  art”  silks,  with  a 
tapestry  as  an  efifective  background.  • 
Armorial  hangings  decorate  the  walls,  and  a 
brass  tabouret  holds  a  rich  jardiniere  filled  with 
palms. 


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The  novel  treatment  oi  a  oay  ■window  and 
a  cupboard  forms  an  efifective  feature  in 
a  Delft  dining-room.  The  hangings 
are  of  white  cretonne  covered  with  a  blue  figure 
and  edged  with  a  blue  tassel  fringe.  A  blue  and 
white  jute  rug  covers  the  floor,  and  the  wall  is 
papered  with  old  blue  cartridge  paper.  The 
woodwork  and  furniture  are  of  highly  polished 
oak. 


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Our  Drapery  Dept. 

Is  a  Store  Complete  in  Itself 


|HE  foregoing  designs  are  but  a  few  samples  of  the  many  kinds  of 
work  executed.  We  make  to  order  fine  lace  curtains:  silk 
curtains:  portieres  of  all  styles,  cut  draperies,  bed  spreads, 
dresser  covers,  bolsters,  canopies,  screens,  etc.  Utility  or  shirt  waist 
boxes  made  and  carried  in  stock  in  all  sizes. 


Dens  and  Cosy  Corners  made  up  and  furnished  from  a  choice 
assortment  of  Oriental  goods. 

Window  Shades  carried  in  stock  in  all  standard  sizes.  Our 
specialty  is  making  shades  to  order  in  all  sizes.  We  use  Hartshorn 
rollers  exclusively  on  all  order  work. 

Our  shade  workroom  turns  out  perfect  workmanship  and  shades 
that  always  work.  The  cheaper  grades  of  ready-made  shades  usually 
do  not  work  nor  last  well. 

Our  new  shade  adjuster  allows  the  shade  roller  and  shade  to  be 
drawn  down  from  the  top  without  interfering  with  operating  the 
shade  in  the  usual  wa3^  and  permits  the  free  circulation  of  light  and 
air  from  top  of  window,  while  lower  part  is  screened. 


Oriental  Goods,  Dens  and  Cosy 
Corner  Furnishings. 


Stock  or  Ready= 
Made  Goods. 

'Portieres 

Silk  Titian  Velours 

Imperial  Velours 

Brocatels 

Tapestry 

Damask 

Mercerized 

Rep 

Bagdad 

Chenille 

Snow  Flake 

Rope 

Beaded  Bamboo 

Curtains 

Arabian 

Renaissance 

Marie  Antoinette 

Brussels 

Irish  Point 

Swiss 

Antiques 

Nottinghams 

Clunies 

Mad  ras 

Snow  Flake 

Ruffled  Bobbinet 

Ruffled  Muslins 


Upholstery 

Goods. 

Silk  Damasks 

Silk  Velours 

Silk  Brocatels 

Imperial  Velours 

Titian  Velours 

Cotton  Velours 

Tapestries 

Gobelins 

Railroad  Plush 

Pantasote 

Roman  Stripes 

Art  Tickings 

Cretonnes 

Denims 

Cord 

Fringe 

China  Silk 

Miscellaneous 


Nets 

Insertions 
Medallions 
Table  Spreads 
Screens 
Couch  Covers 
Grilles 

Window  Shades 
Utility  Boxes 


Fulcory 
Delhi  Gogras 
Chundry 
Kutch  Draperies 
Punjab  Prints 
Meerut  Prints 
Bagdads 
Lahore  Curtains 
Burmese  Panels 
Damascus  Draperies 
Sofa  Pillows 
Bombay  Durries 
Algerian  Pistols 
Jeypore  Daggers 
Jeypore  Battle  Axes 
Jeypore  Swords 
Jeypore  Spears 
Benares  Smoking  Sets 
Moradabad  Smoking 
Sets 

Pipe  Racks 
Inlaid  Damascus 
Tables 


Carved  Damascus 
Tables 

Carved  Damascus 
Chairs 

Inlaid  Koran  Stands 
Tabourettes 
India  Seats 
Antique  Brass 
Lanterns 
Japanese  Gongs 
Japanese  Screens 
Japanese  Vases 
Japanese  Umbrellas 
Masks 

Oriental  Statuary 
Kus-Kus  Fans 
Painted  Palm  Fans 
Mica  Fans 
Antique  Shields 
Armor 

Brass  Plaques 
Bows  and  Arrows 
Pictures 
Rugs 


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Our  best  advertising  is  that  given  by  satisfied  customers. 

Our  plain-figure  price  inducements,  and  large,  choice  assort¬ 
ments,  have  built  up  the  largest  business  of  the  kind  between 
New  York  City  and  Chicago. 


The  modest 
cottage  or  finest 
mansion 
furnished  com> 
plete  from 
pantry  to 
parlor. 


